TM 10-4330-236-13&P
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TIEDOWN STRAP REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Safety Instructions
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Appendix B, Section
III, Item I)
WARNINGS
· Do not smoke within 100 feet of filter-separator.
Materials/Parts
· Fuel is toxic to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Lock washers (Appendix C, Section II)
Tiedown straps could spring out and cause injury.
Equipment Conditions
Filter-separator removed from system, tank
drained and water drain valve open. Refer to
para 2- 6.
Air Vent valve open. Refer to para 2-6.
Refer to figure 4-8.
WARNING
Tiedown straps are under tension which creates a potential hazard and could cause injury. Stay
clear when removing because tiedown straps could spring out and hit someone.
NOTES
· Following procedure is typical for tiedown straps on the filter-separator.
· Removal of tiedown straps may require use of a pry bar.
a.
Removal.
(1)
Remove nuts (1), lock washers (2), and flat washers (3) from u-bolts (4) on tiedown straps (5).
(2)
Remove tiedown strap (5) from brackets (6) on frame.
b.
Installation.
(1)
Position tiedown strap (5) around tank and install u-bolts (4) into brackets (6).
(2)
Install flat washers (3). lock washers (2) and nuts
(1) on u-bolts (6) and tighten to secure tiedown
straps(5).
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